What
is the cost of Techsploration
Programs?
How do Techsploration Shows
and Workshops typically work?
What does the school need
to supply for a Techsploration Show?
How many students can attend
a Techsploration Show?
Is there audience participation?
What does the school
need to supply for a Techsploration Workshop?
Are worksheets provided
for student to use during workshops?
How many students can
attend a Techsploration Workshop?
Q: What is the
cost of Techsploration Programs?
Tom Wahle:
Fees for either the Techsploration
Shows or Workshops can be viewed on our fees
page.
Q: How do
Techsploration Shows and Workshops
typically work?
Tom Wahle:
Normally I will first
present one large group assembly program. This introduces the
students
to science and technology concepts in a fun and exciting way.
This
is then followed by individual classroom workshops where the students
can
try out their own problem solving skills. Both the
presentations
and the workshops are 45 min. to 1 hr. long so a half day can be a
presentation
and up to 2 workshops and a full day can be a presentation and up to 4
workshops.
This is a typical program but they can be tailored to
the needs of the
school.
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TECHSPLORATION SHOWS
Q: What does the
school need to supply
for a Techsploration Show?
Tom Wahle:
The school needs to supply
a room large enough for all the students. A tall ceiling
helps, so
a gym , cafeteria, or auditorium works great.
I bring lots of props so I need a stage area at least
20' x 15'.
One electric outlet near the stage area is required.
I bring everything else I need for the presentations
including my own
sound system.
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Q: How many
students can attend a Techsploration
Show?
Tom Wahle:
Techsploration Shows are
typically presented in a large auditorium or gym. So, the
capacity
of the room determines the capacity of the show. The only
limitation
is how well the students can see the show. I have found that
up to
about 250 students in a gym setting works well. A raised
stage makes
it easier for the students to see so the number can be higher.
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Q: Is there
audience participation?
Tom Wahle:
Yes! Audience participation
is part of the fun. Each of the Techsploration Shows requires
a great
deal of help from student volunteers. We also sometimes
require the
help of teachers up on stage. If this is the case we try to
make
arrangements with the teacher before the show.
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TECHSPLORATION
WORKSHOPS
Q: What does the
school need to supply
for a Techsploration Workshop?
Tom Wahle:
A regular classroom is
a sufficient space for a workshop. Tables or cleared desks,
arranged
in groups, are needed as student workspace. Access to several
electrical
outlets are also needed. If several workshops are being
presented
consecutively it is recommended that one dedicated room be provided as
opposed to having the workshop travel to the individual
rooms. The
time needed to break down and then reset up the equipment would
substantially
cut down on the time the students have to work or the number of
workshops
that can be presented in one day.
I supply most everything that is needed for a class of
up to 30 students.
Some of the workshops may require some simple supplies such as scrap
paper,
scissors and tape.
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Q: Are worksheets
provided for student
use during workshops?
Tom Wahle:
I will send master copies
of worksheets for each workshop. These will need to be copied
so
that each student or team will have a copy for the workshop.
The
students will fill out the results section on the worksheets during the
workshop and then use grade appropriate math skills to complete the
rest
of the sheet with their teacher.
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How many students can attend
a Techsploration
Workshop?
The size of a workshop is limited to about 30 students
due to the hands-on
nature of the activities.
